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the u.s. is the largest and biggest exporter of food. as large populations in china and india become more affluent. countries throughout africa and asia are suffering from severe malnutrition. the u.s. must give high priority to executing a food policy that creates export opportunities and agricultural businesses and addresses hunker in volatile regions that could negatively impact national security. i am grateful for the personal interest. i encourage the secretary to work with congress on this issue. we appreciate the time the appearance of the secretary before us today in the midst of a demanding schedule. we look forward to our discussion. thank you. >> thank you very much. we are delighted to have you here. >> i want to begin by thanking you, chairman kerry for not just those two eloquent statements of our priorities as a nation by for your service and lifetime of leadership. these issues really do matter to america's security. it is an honor to appear before you. i recently took part in
the u.s. is the largest and biggest exporter of food. as large populations in china and india become more affluent. countries throughout africa and asia are suffering from severe malnutrition. the u.s. must give high priority to executing a food policy that creates export opportunities and agricultural businesses and addresses hunker in volatile regions that could negatively impact national security. i am grateful for the personal interest. i encourage the secretary to work with congress on...
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he defended the u.s. government recommendation that u.s. citizens with live-in -- living within a 50 mile radius of the power plant should evacuate. his remarks in the rose garden are 15 minutes. >> with afternoon. for the last several days, the american people have been both heartbroken and deeply concerned about developments in japan. we are seeing it renter unimaginable death and destruction of one of our closest friends and allies. we are seeing this national disaster caused more catastrophes or impact on nuclear reactors to bring peaceful energy to the people of japan. i want to update the american people, we know about the situation in japan, what we are doing to support american citizens, and the statement of our own energy and how we are helping them contain the damage. first, we are bringing all available resources to closely monitor the situation and to protect american citizens who may be in harm's way. even as responders continue to do it, it poses a substantial risk to people who are nearby. that is why as today we called for a
he defended the u.s. government recommendation that u.s. citizens with live-in -- living within a 50 mile radius of the power plant should evacuate. his remarks in the rose garden are 15 minutes. >> with afternoon. for the last several days, the american people have been both heartbroken and deeply concerned about developments in japan. we are seeing it renter unimaginable death and destruction of one of our closest friends and allies. we are seeing this national disaster caused more...
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u.s. military operations in the pacific region. then former reserve charm alan greenspan discusses the economy. later, federal officials discuss plans to build high speed rail. >> a house subcommittee today looked at u.s. military capability in the pacific region. among the topics, china's rapid modernization and the moving the u.s. marine corp. facilities and operations from the japanese island to guam. witnesses including officials from the pentagon, u.s. officials, and the navy. this is just over an hour and a half. >> good afternoon, and we're calling this meeting of the readiness subcommittee to order. several of my members will be coming in in a few minutes, so just to let the witnesses know, they are in other meetings right now in subcommittees that are overlapping, and also, we expect to have a vote probably at about 2:30, so we may break briefly and go to that vote. we want to welcome our witnesses here. we think this is going to be a crucial hearing for us on our readiness in the
u.s. military operations in the pacific region. then former reserve charm alan greenspan discusses the economy. later, federal officials discuss plans to build high speed rail. >> a house subcommittee today looked at u.s. military capability in the pacific region. among the topics, china's rapid modernization and the moving the u.s. marine corp. facilities and operations from the japanese island to guam. witnesses including officials from the pentagon, u.s. officials, and the navy. this...
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can you talk a little bit about as a result of their trip last week, what adjustments you feel the u.s. military needs to be making right now and needs to be working on because of the changes and events in terms of the u.s. oteri relationship with any of these countries? secretary gates, a baker advice on that as well. >> i'm not sure about some significant adjustments right away. i think it's really important to stay engaged with them and as i said listen to what their concerns are. they actually want us to stay with them milks the mill. i want to see, you know, the assistance immediately cut off. they won a chance in their own countries to work on this kind of change specifically. i've engaged my counterparts a number of time. they greatly appreciate the relationship and are working their way through it and they appreciate the support. it is really for them to work for this and they want to sustain the relationship. we may have to adjusted over time, but they're certainly not calling for any significant change right now. >> i would say can i just pick up on the chairman's point. i th
can you talk a little bit about as a result of their trip last week, what adjustments you feel the u.s. military needs to be making right now and needs to be working on because of the changes and events in terms of the u.s. oteri relationship with any of these countries? secretary gates, a baker advice on that as well. >> i'm not sure about some significant adjustments right away. i think it's really important to stay engaged with them and as i said listen to what their concerns are. they...
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without the u.s., it will not work. the u.s. has the peculiar possibility -- working here with china to bring islamabad further along the path. it has to come. the afghans are critical. it is that nexus, in my view. i cannot believe that given the american tradition of always wanting to solve every problem and seeing itself as the irreplaceable spark plug, that it will not start there. the proposal is not to improve pakistan-u.s. relations. by ellen view is that i cannot imagine anything -- my own view is that i cannot imagine anything that would make a greater positive difference in pakistan-u.s. relations was a process that led to some reasonable and acceptable solutions to afghanistan, as difficult as we all see that now. nine months ago, we saw the process of being entirely improbable. we now see after conversations that it is probable. we see the negotiations and the agreements that have to be reached as entirely improbable, if not extremely difficult. over time, we had even begun to see signs that what we are preconditions
without the u.s., it will not work. the u.s. has the peculiar possibility -- working here with china to bring islamabad further along the path. it has to come. the afghans are critical. it is that nexus, in my view. i cannot believe that given the american tradition of always wanting to solve every problem and seeing itself as the irreplaceable spark plug, that it will not start there. the proposal is not to improve pakistan-u.s. relations. by ellen view is that i cannot imagine anything -- my...
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u.s. tensions and other holdings are probably three% held in asian equities. question now falling fairly rapidly, can you describe if you see a systemic risk in the fall of these inequities? >> i would focus more on the basic humanitarian reconstruction challenge and containing the risk and prepare -- repairing the damage caused by the catastrophe there. it is something that japan with assistance from the world committee can achieve. it is important to recognize that we come into this challenge in the world economy in a much stronger position that we have been. you see much more confidence, i think testified here and around the world, and the resilience in the process of expansion we see under way. we want to sustain that. and they should be our focus and attention. >> i am concerned because we see toshiba and toyota stopping production. illus like we have a systemic shortage of power in japan that will cripple large publicly traded companies in being able to maintain production. >> again,
u.s. tensions and other holdings are probably three% held in asian equities. question now falling fairly rapidly, can you describe if you see a systemic risk in the fall of these inequities? >> i would focus more on the basic humanitarian reconstruction challenge and containing the risk and prepare -- repairing the damage caused by the catastrophe there. it is something that japan with assistance from the world committee can achieve. it is important to recognize that we come into this...
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then the u.s. house discusses home mortgage assistance. >> potential republican presidential contenders have been making stops in keep states. -- key states. this weekend, rep michelle bachmann in nassau. >> the ambassadors are calling upon foreign governments to recognize the provisional government in libya. this is hosted at the national press club. >> in the name of god, the most compassionate, the most merciful, or statements from libyans residing in the united states and canada. after more than 41 years of living in one of the world's -- worst attack on terri regimes in the world, the libyan people have risen up to express their aspirations for freedom and democracy and peaceful demonstrations. the world has been shocked by it gaddafi's regine's response and by his public threats to eliminate all public opponents using any means. since the beginning of the protests on february 15, the unarmed demonstrators have been exposed to excessive force, including the use of live ammunition, anti-aircraf
then the u.s. house discusses home mortgage assistance. >> potential republican presidential contenders have been making stops in keep states. -- key states. this weekend, rep michelle bachmann in nassau. >> the ambassadors are calling upon foreign governments to recognize the provisional government in libya. this is hosted at the national press club. >> in the name of god, the most compassionate, the most merciful, or statements from libyans residing in the united states and...
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a u.s. operation or do they see this as a truly international -- let as much as by the arab league as for the tar? >> i do not think anyone looks at it as an american operation. they looked at it as a western operation. but i do not think a lot of people think that that is a bad thing. in the region for the first time in a long time, there is actually a convergence is of interest. surprisingly of big part of the arab street is in favor of military intervention to protect the libyan people. you'd be surprised to see that even though there is an extreme caution of a part of united states should not be perceived as certain way or military intervention been perceived in a certain way, this is one of the unique opportunities in the history of american military involvement in the middle east where the u.s. is not looking at what is happening in libya as an attempt by the united states to impose its own objectives on to the region. that is at this stage in the process. there is always the skepticis
a u.s. operation or do they see this as a truly international -- let as much as by the arab league as for the tar? >> i do not think anyone looks at it as an american operation. they looked at it as a western operation. but i do not think a lot of people think that that is a bad thing. in the region for the first time in a long time, there is actually a convergence is of interest. surprisingly of big part of the arab street is in favor of military intervention to protect the libyan...
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because if the u.s. is warning its oil reserves faster than any other nation and it is largely opec countries that are burning through their reserves at a much, much slower rate than we are, that means they will have more and more leverage than we will in future years. if we have 2% of the reserves, he 11% of the production now and 25% of the consumption. am i describing that accurately? please, mr. newell. >> opec countries currently provide about 40% of the global oil liquid supply and old non-opec about 60%. we and most other analysts i've seen expect the share will increase over time because the vast majority of reserves of oil are located in the opec countries. >> and because we are burning through our reserves considerably faster than they are so we will have a smaller and smaller share even if some of these larger possibly economically recoverable by some stretch of the imagination are out there is that correct? >> you can shortly after. >> the time of the gentleman has expired. and if you would l
because if the u.s. is warning its oil reserves faster than any other nation and it is largely opec countries that are burning through their reserves at a much, much slower rate than we are, that means they will have more and more leverage than we will in future years. if we have 2% of the reserves, he 11% of the production now and 25% of the consumption. am i describing that accurately? please, mr. newell. >> opec countries currently provide about 40% of the global oil liquid supply and...
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he said that the u.s. will do everything they can. the u.s. people are sending us a lot of assistance through the red cross and other channels. he is excepting your sensibility -- sending your sympathy to us. he is engaging in rescue and transporting the affected area. your experts are working with our nuclear experts as well. we are working in washington as well as in tokyo. every hour to try to come to a better solution. as the president and the prime minister said, we should overcome the situation. we are grateful to the american people. we are grateful for you being here in this moment. thank you very much. [applause] >> good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. i'm the vice president and director of the policy program at perkins. i would like to add my sympathy and condolences to the japanese people on this occasion of such a horrendous disaster. the issues are on many of our minds as we watched the horror show unfolds. -- is the director of the center of the northeastern policy studies. he has a distinguished career in government. this is di
he said that the u.s. will do everything they can. the u.s. people are sending us a lot of assistance through the red cross and other channels. he is excepting your sensibility -- sending your sympathy to us. he is engaging in rescue and transporting the affected area. your experts are working with our nuclear experts as well. we are working in washington as well as in tokyo. every hour to try to come to a better solution. as the president and the prime minister said, we should overcome the...
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>> obviously the u.s. wants to see a responsible government emerged that respects the will of the libyan people. there is a serious institution building challenge that exists in libya. we believe there are universal rights that need to be acknowledged and respected and processes determined by the people in each of these countries that charts the specific course that is suitable to that country. it would be wrong of us to sit here with the road map for political transformation in libya, but are consistent message across the region and across the world is that the people deserve the right to chart their own future in a fashion that enables them to express themselves freely, a symbol freely, select their leaders, and do so free of violence and intimidation. >> with regard to the military question, you are saying it is premature to commit troops. is it the u.s. position that we need to be done through a nato commitment and not through a u.s. military commitment? is the president discussing more broadly how to
>> obviously the u.s. wants to see a responsible government emerged that respects the will of the libyan people. there is a serious institution building challenge that exists in libya. we believe there are universal rights that need to be acknowledged and respected and processes determined by the people in each of these countries that charts the specific course that is suitable to that country. it would be wrong of us to sit here with the road map for political transformation in libya,...
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just last year, u.s. intelligence agency and our justice system uncovered and prosecuted a number of attempted terrorist attacks planned by radical muslim extremists. a compilation produce it by the investor did a project on terrorism based on recent justice the varmint reports listed just the following incidents. one was sent to ed to predict attempted to explode a car bomb. arrested for attempting to assist others who he believed to be members of al qaeda and planting multiple bombings in the metro area here in washington. october 19 -- said his 24 years in prison for attempting to block a skyscraper in dallas tx. five were guilty of detonating -- attempting to detonate explosives near a synagogue. a conspiracy to attack john f. kennedy airport by exploding fuel tanks underneath the airport. on june 24, attempting to detonate a car bomb in times square. on march 18, guilty to charges in planning the november 2008 attacks in mumbai, india which killed 164 people. everyone of these incidents could resulte
just last year, u.s. intelligence agency and our justice system uncovered and prosecuted a number of attempted terrorist attacks planned by radical muslim extremists. a compilation produce it by the investor did a project on terrorism based on recent justice the varmint reports listed just the following incidents. one was sent to ed to predict attempted to explode a car bomb. arrested for attempting to assist others who he believed to be members of al qaeda and planting multiple bombings in the...
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u.s. dollar. and until you do that, we will not get a strong recovery. other opinion pieces. alan greenspan writing that the dodd/frank law fails to meet the test of our time. that is alan greenspan today writing in "the financial times." arofsky has a piece in "the wall street journal." guest: on the dodd/frank bill, unfortunately in the name of preventing too big to fail, it codifies too big to fail, but which is why the large institutions are borrowing at a much lower cost than it would if they did not have dodd/frank. that is another thing that has to be revisited. it is very destructive, especially for community banks and smaller banks. in terms of the housing markets, the government has gone in the way of a recovery of the housing market. we should be on the up turn now. the american people need 1.5 million new houses per year because of population increases, and because of wear and tear on old houses. we're building a fraction of that today, and most of them are rentals. i think by
u.s. dollar. and until you do that, we will not get a strong recovery. other opinion pieces. alan greenspan writing that the dodd/frank law fails to meet the test of our time. that is alan greenspan today writing in "the financial times." arofsky has a piece in "the wall street journal." guest: on the dodd/frank bill, unfortunately in the name of preventing too big to fail, it codifies too big to fail, but which is why the large institutions are borrowing at a much lower...
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is amazing to watch everything from the u.s. across the u.s. in the middle east where these organizations are capable of putting their money in the same coffer and they have and to know exactly how to get their money to hamas to fund these organizations. that is something that is come out of the trials we can see organizations set up deliberately with the help of organizations internationally in egypt and elsewhere to raise money for hamas. so i kind of come out in between the two. i don't think you can argue that based on what we know that it is a hierarchical organization. i don't think that is the way it works but by the same token you can't say it is a movement that is loosely affiliated. it is something in between which is basically how a lot of organizations are modeled. >> i think it is interesting that this conversation is propelling itself and we don't need to ask too many questions to prompt a good lively conversation here. i want to ask one other question though. i think i sense a little bit of difference between you lorenzo and you
is amazing to watch everything from the u.s. across the u.s. in the middle east where these organizations are capable of putting their money in the same coffer and they have and to know exactly how to get their money to hamas to fund these organizations. that is something that is come out of the trials we can see organizations set up deliberately with the help of organizations internationally in egypt and elsewhere to raise money for hamas. so i kind of come out in between the two. i don't...
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the u.s. is not retreating into suez let the british did. the arab countries are going to remain oriented toward the west where the foreseeable future. i don't think there should be concerned that iran is going to have great friends in the region. we have the sunni-serratia divide and the persian divide, so that may be exaggerated. >> one comment and one question. that comment is that i believe iran is going to be the loser in all of this turmoil. primarily because of egypt. egypt has not existed on the international scene for 30 years. that will not be the case, no matter who is involved in running the government there. it will also provide an alternative place to focus this consent -- discontent. they got there, we do not want to go let the iranians did and get mullahs. we just completed a study of the opposition in iran, and what emerges is that it is an indelible part of the society, part of the social structure and goes back all the way to the revolution for their word democrats and urban and all of that. that is not going to go away. b
the u.s. is not retreating into suez let the british did. the arab countries are going to remain oriented toward the west where the foreseeable future. i don't think there should be concerned that iran is going to have great friends in the region. we have the sunni-serratia divide and the persian divide, so that may be exaggerated. >> one comment and one question. that comment is that i believe iran is going to be the loser in all of this turmoil. primarily because of egypt. egypt has not...
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from the u.s. perspective, coming out of 9/11, we had the department of homeland security position to orchestrate the entire federal response to an event of magnitude you might be suggesting, that what happened so that the full resources of the u.s. government would be able to use different resources to get a temporary equipment to the site in order to provide electrical power, tipperary diesel generators, that kind of thing. and a backstop for all of that, and i'm leaving the federal regulatory requirements perspective, is that the u.s. industry i think is unique in the world, but also within the industries in this country, the wall on the one hand they are competitors, but they share operating experience. they have programs that they all contribute to. they had an inventory of spare parts and equipment that could be very quickly brought to bear in responding to this kind of event. this is outside the regulatory purview, i want to make clear, but this is another backstopp that would help a site th
from the u.s. perspective, coming out of 9/11, we had the department of homeland security position to orchestrate the entire federal response to an event of magnitude you might be suggesting, that what happened so that the full resources of the u.s. government would be able to use different resources to get a temporary equipment to the site in order to provide electrical power, tipperary diesel generators, that kind of thing. and a backstop for all of that, and i'm leaving the federal...
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u.s.? before introducing the ambassador formally come out like to extend a welcome to former united states senators. they have done this for today's lecture. [unintelligible] [applause] i'm glad he hails from the great state of tennessee. certification in the and i did states senate from 1967 to 1985. he is the person in his long and distinguished public service 6 to honor through the works that so proudly bears his name. inouye it is always a privilege to have you with us. of kansas, who served with distinction in the united states senate from 1978 to 1978, who i now claim to be at least well grounded in tennessee is still rooted in kansas. we are very glad to have you here. here today is money coming. hero after numerous years of great service serbs as the night did states ambassador to 1984-1989. the thank you for your service. the other ambassador was appointed to serve as our ambassador to japan. he did so with distinction from 2001 to 2005. it is this service that inspired as far lect
u.s.? before introducing the ambassador formally come out like to extend a welcome to former united states senators. they have done this for today's lecture. [unintelligible] [applause] i'm glad he hails from the great state of tennessee. certification in the and i did states senate from 1967 to 1985. he is the person in his long and distinguished public service 6 to honor through the works that so proudly bears his name. inouye it is always a privilege to have you with us. of kansas, who...
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now we started a partnership with the u.s. chamber. we did phase one in july of last year in 14 states, where for the first timer state direct heirs are being invited to address rooms full of employers, 100, 200, 300 at a time in about 45 days we reached 1500 employers last year. how long would it have normally taken to do that same thing? now, but they speak to this week, we will face when the pilot, whether it be worked on the top 100 chambers of commerce in the nation were launching this is thursday in chicago. i believe bob will be there representing you well. we have over 100 employers confirmed to come in higher veterans. there's a waiting list for them to get in the door. we have over 500 veterans confirmed. [applause] retail and employers, you come to higher on the spot. this is a hiring fair and this is the first. we are indeed be found with the other 99 top chambers in the nation. this is phase two. we're going to ask for your help as we do to make hiring affairs to get the word out. jo sharp was very helpful to help us get t
now we started a partnership with the u.s. chamber. we did phase one in july of last year in 14 states, where for the first timer state direct heirs are being invited to address rooms full of employers, 100, 200, 300 at a time in about 45 days we reached 1500 employers last year. how long would it have normally taken to do that same thing? now, but they speak to this week, we will face when the pilot, whether it be worked on the top 100 chambers of commerce in the nation were launching this is...
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senior u.s. of quotient -- officials say quote my gender issues will have to say a bat succeed there's no way we can be successful if we maintain every special interest and pet project. i know you pretty well. this is quite frankly unacceptable and any progress we have made with regard to women's rights will be quicklyn s kl rolled bak buy the karzai government and others if we do not continue to emphasize the importance of genderadvo equality per or have been a strong advocate for women's rights and i know that you have. i don't think we can stand by let the administration will back off the critical work we have done in afghanistan. t is this report accurate? if so what is the justification? >> it is not accurate and i am trying to find out who's beneficial is because that is not the policy. we believe strongly that women and girls are essential to building democracy and security. what we have done is to develop the civilian assistant strategy for afghan women and current a providing more suppor
senior u.s. of quotient -- officials say quote my gender issues will have to say a bat succeed there's no way we can be successful if we maintain every special interest and pet project. i know you pretty well. this is quite frankly unacceptable and any progress we have made with regard to women's rights will be quicklyn s kl rolled bak buy the karzai government and others if we do not continue to emphasize the importance of genderadvo equality per or have been a strong advocate for women's...
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>> did i read that the u.s. military is interested in the technologies in monitoring the border between afghanistan and pakistan? >> one of the things the military has used is the first surveillance system built and designed by the border control built for us by the military. they are now using that same type of capability in foreign theaters of operation. >> interesting. stop for a second about the northern border. it doesn't get attention, but very important. number one trading partner is up there. the gao was also fairly critical of our control of the northern border as well. what was your response to the argument that -- and also made the point that suggested if there is a terrorist infiltration, more likely coming from the northern border. what's your concern about the northern border? >> very good points as it relates to the risk relating to terrorism. the one thing that we have to understand is that we cannot take the same measures or the same approach to the northern border as we do with the southern bor
>> did i read that the u.s. military is interested in the technologies in monitoring the border between afghanistan and pakistan? >> one of the things the military has used is the first surveillance system built and designed by the border control built for us by the military. they are now using that same type of capability in foreign theaters of operation. >> interesting. stop for a second about the northern border. it doesn't get attention, but very important. number one...
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is the u.s. military is given the military by the commander-in-chief capable of executing necessary other range becoming nuclear weapons capable? >> iran is unacceptable to the united states. if the president should order, we have capability to take action. >> admiral mullen, do you feel the same way? >> i do. >> denote the policy prevents iran from becoming nuclear weapons capable, gentlemen? >> a way i have framed and maybe the ad was the battery memory, but the brief i always heard it is both in the bush and obama the administration says that iran's acquiring a nuclear capability is unacceptable. >> and i would agree with that. >> admiral mullen, i believe he said the secretary shares these views. i think the admiral said he paramilitary partnership strong was essential and that was along the lines of my chairwoman of the foreign operations and state committee, ms. granger's comments about the 1% of our budget goes to state department diplomacy, which each gentleman's comments have been of gre
is the u.s. military is given the military by the commander-in-chief capable of executing necessary other range becoming nuclear weapons capable? >> iran is unacceptable to the united states. if the president should order, we have capability to take action. >> admiral mullen, do you feel the same way? >> i do. >> denote the policy prevents iran from becoming nuclear weapons capable, gentlemen? >> a way i have framed and maybe the ad was the battery memory, but the...
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and blalock, u.s. navy council and chairman, and chair, internet, enter agency suspension and debarment committee. and uldric fiore, director office of the judge advocate general, u.s. army. we have asked our witnesses to offer five minutes summaries other testimony. the full text of the written statements will be entered into the hearing record and posted on the commission's website. we also ask that witnesses provide within 15 business days responses to any questions for the record, and any additional information they may offer to provide. on behalf of the commission, we thank all of our witnesses today for participating what we believe will be a very important hearing their so now, if i could i would ask you to rise and we will swear you in as we do all our witnesses. raising the right hands, do solemnly swear or affirm that the testimony will give before this commission will be the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth? know for the record all of our witnesses have responded in the affir
and blalock, u.s. navy council and chairman, and chair, internet, enter agency suspension and debarment committee. and uldric fiore, director office of the judge advocate general, u.s. army. we have asked our witnesses to offer five minutes summaries other testimony. the full text of the written statements will be entered into the hearing record and posted on the commission's website. we also ask that witnesses provide within 15 business days responses to any questions for the record, and any...
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the post is open after former u.s. gov. john hutton said he would resign earlier this year under speculations that he may seek the republican presidential nomination. >> good morning, everybody. >> as everybody knows, jon huntsman has decided to step down from his job. he has been an outstanding advocate for this administration. he has helped to strengthen our critical relationship with the chinese government and the chinese people. so i am very grateful for his service. in replacing him, i can think of nobody who is more qualified than gary lauck. more than 20 years ago, his father left a steamboat for america. he served as a public servant for washington state. a century later, his grandson will return to china as america's top diplomat. in the years between these milestones, he has distinguished himself as one of our nation's most respected and admired public servants. as their country's first chinese-american governor, he worked tirelessly to attract jobs and businesses to washington state and he doubled exports to chin
the post is open after former u.s. gov. john hutton said he would resign earlier this year under speculations that he may seek the republican presidential nomination. >> good morning, everybody. >> as everybody knows, jon huntsman has decided to step down from his job. he has been an outstanding advocate for this administration. he has helped to strengthen our critical relationship with the chinese government and the chinese people. so i am very grateful for his service. in...
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where is issued by the u.s. army corps of engineers not with concurrence of epa and in fact without taking into account significant comments made by epa was litigated. in the course of the litigation committee p. was asked to determine whether or not -- epa had to determine. we were not asked to. we had to determine whether or not we would stand behind a permit we did not agree with and instead we chose to use their veto authority under the clean water act. >> well, the permit issued by the core in 2007 at approval of epa. no, sir. epa commented on several versions of the permit discussions. i know the permit applicant has said over and over again that we approve, but we did not. her comments were taken. many were not addressed in the final permit issued by the court in our opinion was not protect the public health do not protective of water quality and not consistent with the language of the clean water act and i do admit that his being litigated. >> i guess you didn't notice during the debate, 240 members of b
where is issued by the u.s. army corps of engineers not with concurrence of epa and in fact without taking into account significant comments made by epa was litigated. in the course of the litigation committee p. was asked to determine whether or not -- epa had to determine. we were not asked to. we had to determine whether or not we would stand behind a permit we did not agree with and instead we chose to use their veto authority under the clean water act. >> well, the permit issued by...
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u.s., they're not concerned so they lobby in a different direction. >> thank you. i will ask one more question. this is my second round. if you fast forward to today and look at the other end of the buchan, march 4, 2011, problems we have now, the chair has described moral hazard and the like. we talked about that. what did you do? i can anticipate your answers as i think you've given them, just to make it very clear on the record, what would you recommend march 4, 2011? >> briefly, first, i want to emphasize the things we have said. one, you need more capital. and that you need increasing capital has to be with the size of the bank's, the risk of too big to fail. it has to be that this distortion has to be eliminated. secondly, if you have a problem, you should play by the ordinary rules of capitalism. when you go into bankruptcy, you convert that to equity. it is really a version of the standard rules of capitalism. you look at the numbers back in citibank, they had enough long- term cap
u.s., they're not concerned so they lobby in a different direction. >> thank you. i will ask one more question. this is my second round. if you fast forward to today and look at the other end of the buchan, march 4, 2011, problems we have now, the chair has described moral hazard and the like. we talked about that. what did you do? i can anticipate your answers as i think you've given them, just to make it very clear on the record, what would you recommend march 4, 2011? >> briefly,...
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focus from the u.s. forces and u.s. exports as well. after the session, we'll be here to answer specific questions ase mike american colleague whoseern faith in connecticut at the back of the room there.the room w. i'd also like to thank our cosponsors for today's press briefing. the navy league is are t not-for-profit organization witr more than 50,000 members spread across 250ead councils worldwid. since its founding in 1982, the navy league's mission has beeni to educate the american peopleei and their leaders about the importance of sea power to a maritime nation and also to support the men and women of the usc services.ea ser i very much appreciate theiri full support to data back to recognize specifically the national dam breaches the national direct to for theirectr contributions to helping put this together together. but now for the core of today's event. the united nations estimates that the indian ocean piracy cost between five and $7 billion annually and though there are only a few attacks to make the news, they still occur o
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the u.s. constitution was part of it. all these things were part of it but you get my point and so the question then becomes ron paul why love dearly. goes on tv and he says civilizations only last 200 years. and we all know what he means. many other people said. this but what they're getting at is obviously that we tax each other to death. that we grow too complacent bure rock sis you know, and all of that stuff happened but here's my point back and that is, no civilization that has operated under the u.s. constitution has ever failed. right? so i'm not saying it can't happen i'm just saying it hasn't happened so don't let history scare you about this because we don't know. what happens to countries that have the u.s. constitution. i mean, this healthcare law could be struck down major, major parts of it because of the constitution. and i think it will be by the way. all right. and so i in the end it's more than just waiting two years to see what happens in an election. .. >> we are 12% inflation, the highest we ever had
the u.s. constitution was part of it. all these things were part of it but you get my point and so the question then becomes ron paul why love dearly. goes on tv and he says civilizations only last 200 years. and we all know what he means. many other people said. this but what they're getting at is obviously that we tax each other to death. that we grow too complacent bure rock sis you know, and all of that stuff happened but here's my point back and that is, no civilization that has operated...
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came to the u.s. senate and appealed to the u.s. senators, republicans both from texas who voted no against the d.r.e.a.m. act. we came that close. you know, but i think we want a moral victory if not a legislative victory in that. these young people are never going to stop stop agitating for their own dream. they are diverse, incredible, transformational. i just think that sooner or later, whether it's by executive action or legislative action that these kids are going to take their rightful place at the american table. i have no doubt that given who these kids are and given who i think our country is, it's a matter of when and not if they are get the opportunity to i think they deserve. [applause] >> thank you. very good. [applause] [applause] >> secretary trasvina, you've heard the advocate position, and with your experience and in the past, you being a champion of equality and anti-discrimination and all of those rolls, particularly in the housing sector, what are your views? give me your feedback on what you've heard from our p
came to the u.s. senate and appealed to the u.s. senators, republicans both from texas who voted no against the d.r.e.a.m. act. we came that close. you know, but i think we want a moral victory if not a legislative victory in that. these young people are never going to stop stop agitating for their own dream. they are diverse, incredible, transformational. i just think that sooner or later, whether it's by executive action or legislative action that these kids are going to take their rightful...
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then a discussion on unrest in the arab world with the former u.s. ambassador to morocco. live at 7:00 a.m. eastern on c- span. >> this weekend on "book tv". a panel discussion on john failedey, jr.'s assassination attempt of ronald reagan. throughout the weekend, from the
then a discussion on unrest in the arab world with the former u.s. ambassador to morocco. live at 7:00 a.m. eastern on c- span. >> this weekend on "book tv". a panel discussion on john failedey, jr.'s assassination attempt of ronald reagan. throughout the weekend, from the
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how can we be sure that in the u.s. we do not have the the plants there that might be demolished or destroyed or and nuclear radiation released in a worst case scenario? >> we have a systematic program where we look every day, we monitor the safety of the plants and make sure the safety systems are available and they perform their function appropriately. in addition, we have looked to make simple kinds of changes at the plants that can deal with these situations. following september 11, the agency issued orders to all the nuclear power plants that provide an have on hand emergency equipment that can do the things that are necessary in japan now. provide electrical power and provide some ability to cool the reactor core. those were intended to function in a situation where you have large fires and explosions. our thinking was driven more by terrorism related events but we found as we get the changes they help with the severe accident scenarios. if we were to get to these unlikely events, we believe strongly that we have
how can we be sure that in the u.s. we do not have the the plants there that might be demolished or destroyed or and nuclear radiation released in a worst case scenario? >> we have a systematic program where we look every day, we monitor the safety of the plants and make sure the safety systems are available and they perform their function appropriately. in addition, we have looked to make simple kinds of changes at the plants that can deal with these situations. following september 11,...
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we've also proposed a u.s. rail equipment development program that has slotted $245 million in 2012 and that will help begin to define a long-term rail manufacturing sector in the united states. of course we have also realized the need to build capacity and technical research and development to go with this new program. it is amazing to think that over two years ago, none of this existed. and i stand here today and am very proud to say that what we're looking at is achieving high things with our program. a strong focus on developing a truly world-class system, of which we can be proud of part of our system. opportunities for private sectors to be part come up with a transit-oriented development, one of the many focuses that we hope will come out of the station development. we do have to have that. we also have to have an amazing work force. that we want to make sure we secure and move forward, working hand-in-hand with many of the women -- men and women we will look investments in the northeast corridor. that i
we've also proposed a u.s. rail equipment development program that has slotted $245 million in 2012 and that will help begin to define a long-term rail manufacturing sector in the united states. of course we have also realized the need to build capacity and technical research and development to go with this new program. it is amazing to think that over two years ago, none of this existed. and i stand here today and am very proud to say that what we're looking at is achieving high things with...
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what happens to the u.s. economy? in the markets will absolutely devastate us if we do not step up to this problem. the problem is real, the solutions are painful, and we have to act. >> alan, do you want to add to that? >> i would just a -- i know it is repetitive, if you can understand hear what the people of america as we travel around and we do stuff. we go to the business council we go to the conservative group in dallas, the economic club of new york, and wherever we go, people get it. then we tell them that if they just go tohe internet and to go www.fiscalcommision.gov, it is 67 pages. if we leave that out they will never read it. it was not written for patents or politicians or panderers, it was written for the american people. it uses terms like "groing broke" and "shared sacrifice." there has never been any sacrifice required of the american people since world war ii except for our military, and god bless them, and they chose to do it. they are volunteers. so when somebody says, you cannot use that word. we
what happens to the u.s. economy? in the markets will absolutely devastate us if we do not step up to this problem. the problem is real, the solutions are painful, and we have to act. >> alan, do you want to add to that? >> i would just a -- i know it is repetitive, if you can understand hear what the people of america as we travel around and we do stuff. we go to the business council we go to the conservative group in dallas, the economic club of new york, and wherever we go,...
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he was a leader on u.s.-israeli relations, offering the syria accountability and the iran freedom act which he fought to pass. despite initial opposition from president bush. he teamed up with president bush to read these courage of aids and malaria from africa. he patted the 2005 best-seller, "it takes the family". he is now a senior fellow at the ethics and policy center. a contributor on the fox news channel. he is proud of his role of husband and father. they're the parents of seven wonderful children. it is my pleasure to introduce to you senator rick santorum. [applause] >> good to be with you and -- i have done that a million times. sorry. it is great to be back. i was here at a smaller venue last year when we did this. this is exciting to be here. it is always the case when pete read the introduction, i can always count on the line that it's the most response. are the parents of seven children. i thought maybe not in this audience it would not get so much of a ripple. before left the seven children a
he was a leader on u.s.-israeli relations, offering the syria accountability and the iran freedom act which he fought to pass. despite initial opposition from president bush. he teamed up with president bush to read these courage of aids and malaria from africa. he patted the 2005 best-seller, "it takes the family". he is now a senior fellow at the ethics and policy center. a contributor on the fox news channel. he is proud of his role of husband and father. they're the parents of...
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fema still owes $17.75 billion to u.s. taxpayers, many of us asserted fema would be unlikely to repay its debt. do you foresee any scenario in which the debt can be repaid over time? and can you outline a range of public policy options for how congress might enable fema to be able to address its debt to the u.s. treasury? >> we have looked at this issue and the bottom line is, as it currently stands, fema has been able to make principal repayments because they have experienced relatively low flood loss years. that's how they've been able to do it. it's not clear it's reasonable to expect that to continue to occur it in the future in order for fema to be able to make those payments. there's a possibility that in srn years where fema experiences higher than normal flood years that they actually could see their borrowing from treasury go up because they may have to borrow from the treasury in order to make their interest payment. there are a range of scenarios that could be taken to address this. a decision could be made to f
fema still owes $17.75 billion to u.s. taxpayers, many of us asserted fema would be unlikely to repay its debt. do you foresee any scenario in which the debt can be repaid over time? and can you outline a range of public policy options for how congress might enable fema to be able to address its debt to the u.s. treasury? >> we have looked at this issue and the bottom line is, as it currently stands, fema has been able to make principal repayments because they have experienced relatively...
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the u.s. government also spends1 about 63 billion on 18 different domestic food and nutrition programs. and about $3 billion on 20 hom otmelessness programs.eport n and the report notes, and i'm ce quoting, this can create unnecessary work for both providers and applicants and may result in the use of more administrative resources than ta are needed. let me translate that. that means we have to muchsteful bureaucracy and to much wastefue spending, so the money doesn't n actually get to the people it'sg intendedet to help. it gets spent in the bureaucracy. als we also haove h another almost $60 million spent on over 100 duplicated and fragmented surface transportation programs, 100 of them. and so, while i am troubled thae the $61 billion from the house just isn't enough to tackle thet problem, i am astounded by what the other side of the ogle has done.grams te tal it also continues many of the wasteful programs the we talkedt about. blic the corporation for public broadcasting has come underbv
the u.s. government also spends1 about 63 billion on 18 different domestic food and nutrition programs. and about $3 billion on 20 hom otmelessness programs.eport n and the report notes, and i'm ce quoting, this can create unnecessary work for both providers and applicants and may result in the use of more administrative resources than ta are needed. let me translate that. that means we have to muchsteful bureaucracy and to much wastefue spending, so the money doesn't n actually get to the...
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we also asked for help from our u.s. representative, steve cohen's office, and from fbi special agent greg thomason, who had been tracking my son since nashville. after our son was finally released and brought home to us. no one said anything to us about what might have happened to him in yemen or what they may have learned that so alarmed the fbi agent who interrogated carlos while he was in the custody of yemen's political security organization. carlos's experience in yemeni political jail was the final stage of his radicalization. he was in there with true evil- doers -- hard-core al qaeda members who convinced him to get revenge on america. something is wrong with the muslim leadership in nashville. what happened to carlos at those nashville mosques isn't normal. i have other family members who are muslims, and they are modern, peaceful, law abiding people, who have been muslim for many years and are not radicalized. i also have several uncles and brothers in the military. our family has fought for the united states
we also asked for help from our u.s. representative, steve cohen's office, and from fbi special agent greg thomason, who had been tracking my son since nashville. after our son was finally released and brought home to us. no one said anything to us about what might have happened to him in yemen or what they may have learned that so alarmed the fbi agent who interrogated carlos while he was in the custody of yemen's political security organization. carlos's experience in yemeni political jail...
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the u.s. military would be limited in time and scope. our mission has been to use america's unique capabilities to create the conditions for the no-fly zone and to assist in meeting urgent humanitarian need. as expected, we are already seeing a significant reduction in the number of u.s. planes involved in operations as the number of planes from other countries increase in numbers. today, we are taking the next step. we have agreed, along with our nato allies, to transition command and control for the no- fly zone over libya to nato. all 28 allies have also now authorized military authorities to develop and operations plan for nato to take on the broader civilian protection mission under resolution 1973. nato is well-suited to coordinate this international effort and ensuring that all participating nations are working effectively together toward our shared goal. this coalition includes countries beyond nato, including arab partners. and we expect all of them to be providing important political
the u.s. military would be limited in time and scope. our mission has been to use america's unique capabilities to create the conditions for the no-fly zone and to assist in meeting urgent humanitarian need. as expected, we are already seeing a significant reduction in the number of u.s. planes involved in operations as the number of planes from other countries increase in numbers. today, we are taking the next step. we have agreed, along with our nato allies, to transition command and control...
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and part of what happened in the u.s. auto industry was because oil appeared relatively cheap, the u.s. auto industry decided we are just going to make our money on suvs and we will not worry about fuel efficiency. 30 years of lost time when it comes to technology that could improve the efficiency of cars. so last year, we established a ground breaking national fuel efficiency standards for cars and trucks. we did this last year without legislation. we just got all parties together and we got them to agree -- automakers, auto workers, environmental groups, industry. that means our cars will be getting better gas mileage, saving one. billion barrels of oil -- barrels of oil over the life of the program, 1.8 billion. our consumers will save money from fewer trips to the pump -- $3,000 on average over time it will save because of these higher efficiency standards. our auto makers will build more innovative products. right now, there are cars rolling off the assembly lines in detroit with combustion engines, i am not talking
and part of what happened in the u.s. auto industry was because oil appeared relatively cheap, the u.s. auto industry decided we are just going to make our money on suvs and we will not worry about fuel efficiency. 30 years of lost time when it comes to technology that could improve the efficiency of cars. so last year, we established a ground breaking national fuel efficiency standards for cars and trucks. we did this last year without legislation. we just got all parties together and we got...
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fuel economy versus safety, the tour u.s. challenge, reducing the rule over death, a trunk and destructive driving, regulating the largest in the country who produces a product responsible for more death and injury than virtually any other product we by. on top of that, he's nursing back to health and agency some would say has been asleep at the wheel for about eight years. [laughter] an agency that has the potential to save more lives than virtually any other government entities. [laughter] that's david. prior to his appointment he served eight years on the senate commerce science and transportation committee and likely worked with more than half the people in this room. as the senior counsel for the consumer protection subcommittee he was the lead staff person on the oversight, federal trade commission and consumer product safety commission. he also served as the lead staff person in the formulation of the cafe to reform in 2007 and in the reauthorization and safety will act of 2005. as you can see, he wasn't just a 101st s
fuel economy versus safety, the tour u.s. challenge, reducing the rule over death, a trunk and destructive driving, regulating the largest in the country who produces a product responsible for more death and injury than virtually any other product we by. on top of that, he's nursing back to health and agency some would say has been asleep at the wheel for about eight years. [laughter] an agency that has the potential to save more lives than virtually any other government entities. [laughter]...
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from the u.s. dollar and we pursue a managed and floating exchange rate, r&d exchange rate regime on the basis of market supply and demand and with reference to a basket of currencies. we will continue to make the r&d exchange rate more flexible in line with the changes in market supply and demand. at the same time the appreciation of the chinese currency should be a gradual process because we must bear in mind it's impact on the chinese businesses and our employment situation. we must ensure overall social stability in this process. thank you. >> i am from cnn. premier wen, you have served as premier for eight years now and maybe you will step down in the year 2013. what kind of legacy do you wish to leave behind? what performed you advocate so that you and the government can better address the problems, concerns and grievances of the chinese people. at du for example support the ide -- idea of competitive elections on various levels of government? thank you. [speaking chinese] [speaking chinese]
from the u.s. dollar and we pursue a managed and floating exchange rate, r&d exchange rate regime on the basis of market supply and demand and with reference to a basket of currencies. we will continue to make the r&d exchange rate more flexible in line with the changes in market supply and demand. at the same time the appreciation of the chinese currency should be a gradual process because we must bear in mind it's impact on the chinese businesses and our employment situation. we must...
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the california epa express the u.s. epa for providing consultation as they look at causes of purtzer faxon cattleman. now the jury is out. we don't know whether this is a cancer cluster i think the epa can be very effect did and it's nice to get this comment from my state, selected the type and the record. so i guess -- i have to say, this was written in december december 2010. so this was before jerry brandt took over. this is written by arnold schwarzenegger. it is a bipartisan thank you. trevor, i would like to give you the last comment of the day from the panel. if there's one thing you can tell senator bows and because he missed her testimony, if you could sum up why you supported the boxer crapo bill, if you could look them in the eye and tell him what it is, that would be wonderful. >> well, thank you i'm a senator for being here. i have known many children who have lost their lives and lost limbs to cancer and it's heartbreaking to see that and i think that's why we're all here today, it should do we can as chai
the california epa express the u.s. epa for providing consultation as they look at causes of purtzer faxon cattleman. now the jury is out. we don't know whether this is a cancer cluster i think the epa can be very effect did and it's nice to get this comment from my state, selected the type and the record. so i guess -- i have to say, this was written in december december 2010. so this was before jerry brandt took over. this is written by arnold schwarzenegger. it is a bipartisan thank you....
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in egypt currently are and whether there is debate on how the u.s. might help in these very delicate politically transition phases, especially related to the point you're making about the choice of political systems. thanks. >> in the back, please. over here. >> hi, thank you for joining us. the movements in the jets have been larger described by power use. is there something about this the challenges cultural norms have respect for the elderly and the community, the experience in egypt? and also come at these events inspired the scholarship on the region? >> i'm going to take that. i'll go backwards on this because that -- those are all interesting questions. the first of all, and scholarship, it did most of the scholars were prepared for this come is that everybody's trying to get there their book finished before the start enqueued about this. a lot of the other books were about persistence of authoritarianism, so he might have to forget about it altogether. it is kind of interesting. i mean, nobody was prepared. the cultural norms and the use -- t
in egypt currently are and whether there is debate on how the u.s. might help in these very delicate politically transition phases, especially related to the point you're making about the choice of political systems. thanks. >> in the back, please. over here. >> hi, thank you for joining us. the movements in the jets have been larger described by power use. is there something about this the challenges cultural norms have respect for the elderly and the community, the experience in...
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>> the attorney general of the state of virginia has filed an ax to that it appealed to the u.s. supreme court asking them to grant cert in the case in virginia. the administration has opposed that decision to expedite, but that is now before the court. the court will make a decision on whether they intend to expedite this case. >> i have a number of questions for the record. i will submit them in writing. my final question is on nih. several years ago we passed a reform bill to this committee that was signed into law. that bill was a reauthorization bill that lapsed several years ago and is up for renewal. i will encourage chairman at upton to have a hearing and we reauthorization. in that was the creation of a common fund to try to get more cross-examination between the various nih organizations. have you followed that? if so, can you give an update on how you believe that common fund is operating? >> i know that the new director of the nih has taken a great interest in the common fund and has been actively involved in not only seeking to fill gaps in research, but directing it
>> the attorney general of the state of virginia has filed an ax to that it appealed to the u.s. supreme court asking them to grant cert in the case in virginia. the administration has opposed that decision to expedite, but that is now before the court. the court will make a decision on whether they intend to expedite this case. >> i have a number of questions for the record. i will submit them in writing. my final question is on nih. several years ago we passed a reform bill to...
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this is endorsed by the american farm bureau, the u.s. chamber of commerce, the osteopathic association and americans for tax reform. grover in order quist wrote he was partilarly pleased. that's because it reduces federal spend big $20 billion over the next 10 years and reduces e deficit by $166 million over that same time. that's probably why the bill is supported by americans for prosperity and the national taxpayers union as well. at this time i'd like to request unanimous consent that the list of supporting groups be entered into the record. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. mr. camp: mr. speaker, today we have the opportunity to come together and advance a bill that is a win for small business, a win for families, and a win for taxpayers across america. cast a yes vote for h.r. 4 and give them that win and i reserve the plans of my time. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from michigan rise? >> i yield myself such time as i may consume. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman may proceed. mr. levin
this is endorsed by the american farm bureau, the u.s. chamber of commerce, the osteopathic association and americans for tax reform. grover in order quist wrote he was partilarly pleased. that's because it reduces federal spend big $20 billion over the next 10 years and reduces e deficit by $166 million over that same time. that's probably why the bill is supported by americans for prosperity and the national taxpayers union as well. at this time i'd like to request unanimous consent that the...
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the congressional budget office projects that medicare spending will nearly double as a share of u.s. economy over the next 25 years. by 2050, the big three, federal entitlement programs, medicare, medicaid and social security are projected to exceed total tax revenue with medicare being the largest of the three. we cannot bring about a fiscally sustainable future if these trends continue. medpac's analysis is invaluable in helping us better understand when growth in medicare spending is appropriate and when medicare payments need to be adjusted. last year congress passed a massive health care overhaul law that permanently reduces medicare payments to a number of providers. less than 3% of the more than -1/2 trillion dollars in cuts from medicare came from actual delivery reform. we must do better than that. which is why we also rely on med pack's june report to congress they guide us toward proposals that offer real reform instead of just turning payment dials up or down. this will help ensure that medicare savings yield better outcomes for medicare's beneficiaries. i think i speak f
the congressional budget office projects that medicare spending will nearly double as a share of u.s. economy over the next 25 years. by 2050, the big three, federal entitlement programs, medicare, medicaid and social security are projected to exceed total tax revenue with medicare being the largest of the three. we cannot bring about a fiscally sustainable future if these trends continue. medpac's analysis is invaluable in helping us better understand when growth in medicare spending is...
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u.s. warplanes intensifies. a defiant gadhafi warns of a crusader war and vows to fight back. crusader war and vows to fight back. tonight, what is the endgame? captions paid for by nbc-universal television >>> good evening, everyone. the pentagon tonight says the allied assault on libya's military has inflicted heavy damage on moammar gadhafi's forces and grounded his combat planes. that assault, which we now know is being led by american warplanes, including long-range stealth bombers, has targeted both libya's air defenses and ground troops in an effort to halt gadhafi's attacks on anti-government rebels. but coalition officials insist gadhafi himself is not a target. tonight, as anti-aircraft fire lit up the skies over tripoli, libya's military command order claimed again it wasrding its units to observe is i cease-fire, a claim western forces are skeptical of. we begin tonight with jim miklaszewski. jim? >> reporter: lester, there's only been one full day of american and coalition air
u.s. warplanes intensifies. a defiant gadhafi warns of a crusader war and vows to fight back. crusader war and vows to fight back. tonight, what is the endgame? captions paid for by nbc-universal television >>> good evening, everyone. the pentagon tonight says the allied assault on libya's military has inflicted heavy damage on moammar gadhafi's forces and grounded his combat planes. that assault, which we now know is being led by american warplanes, including long-range stealth...
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u.s. and other countries. president obama again making the case for why the u.s. went in, but how does it end? >>> in japan, the disaster deepens with new problems at the nuclear plant. there are new fears about food safety and an american family has received the worst possible news about their daughter. our teams are on the ground. "nightly news" begins now. captions paid for by nbc-universal television >>> good evening. in addition to two wars on two other fronts, the united states military tonight is engaged against libya. the attacks are in the form of air strikes. 32 of them in just the last 24 hours. about half now being carried out by u.s. aircraft. and there have been 136 cruise missiles launched. only eight of them by british armed forces. the rest launched by the u.s. they have hit targets up and down the libyan coastline, mostly aimed at libyan defenses, so the coalition aircraft can begin enforcing that no-fly zone over a larger portion of the country. the united states says mo
u.s. and other countries. president obama again making the case for why the u.s. went in, but how does it end? >>> in japan, the disaster deepens with new problems at the nuclear plant. there are new fears about food safety and an american family has received the worst possible news about their daughter. our teams are on the ground. "nightly news" begins now. captions paid for by nbc-universal television >>> good evening. in addition to two wars on two other fronts,...
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u.s. is fighting against drug smugglers. >>> "america at the crossroads." tonight why america's losing some of the best and brightest and how to keep them here. >>> and tired of it all. alarming news about a problem that impairs our economy, our health, our jobs, actually puts us in danger. health, our jobs, actually puts us in danger. "nightly news" begins now. captions paid for by nbc-universal television >>> good evening. the president of the united states is now on record. the longtime libyan leader needs to leave and change must now come to libya. this is how the president put it at the white house today. >> let me just be very unambiguous about this. colonel gadhafi needs to step down from power and leave. that is good for his country. it is good for his people. it's the right thing to do. >> of course, that brings us to the question about how to do that, how to finish what the libyan uprising has started. there's growing support for a so-called no-fly zone, but the defense secretary
u.s. is fighting against drug smugglers. >>> "america at the crossroads." tonight why america's losing some of the best and brightest and how to keep them here. >>> and tired of it all. alarming news about a problem that impairs our economy, our health, our jobs, actually puts us in danger. health, our jobs, actually puts us in danger. "nightly news" begins now. captions paid for by nbc-universal television >>> good evening. the president of the...
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u.s. officials say the u.s. role would be to provide intelligence and surveillance planes and awacs to track gadhafi's air defenses. they would also provide aerial refueling to allied planes enforcing the no-fly zone. the navy already has warships in the mediterranean with warships with cruise missiles and two nuclear submarines. the u.s. is expecting the saudis and others to help pay for what they see as a short engagement, but they added there will be cost for the u.s. taxpayer. tonight libya claimed it would advance no further on benghazi, but u.s. officials say gadhafi forces have continued to shell rebel areas. there is no evidence of a ceasefire. brian. >> andrea starting us off in our d.c. newsroom. here we go. how is moammar gadhafi reacting to this ultimatum tonight? jim maceda is our man in tripoli. jim, there you are and so this begins and it's proven an act of folly to try to predict gadhafi's next move, but what are the likelihoods here? >> reporter: you're absolutely right, brian. i don't pretend t
u.s. officials say the u.s. role would be to provide intelligence and surveillance planes and awacs to track gadhafi's air defenses. they would also provide aerial refueling to allied planes enforcing the no-fly zone. the navy already has warships in the mediterranean with warships with cruise missiles and two nuclear submarines. the u.s. is expecting the saudis and others to help pay for what they see as a short engagement, but they added there will be cost for the u.s. taxpayer. tonight libya...
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and the life you want to live. >>> the u.s. geological survey has raised the magnitude of friday's quake to 9.0, one of the largest ever recorded. americans caught in the quake are making their way home. dennis mccaskill had been working in japan for two months and had felt smaller quakes before, but knew this one was different. >> this one time, i was laying in bed and it started and i just laid there and thought here we go again. well, it just intensified and intensified until everything started to fall and that's when i jumped up and realized it's like trying to walk through a bowl of jelly to walk and get out. >> the state department has advised americans not to travel to japan at this time. >>> fears about health risks are rising dramatically in japan. high levels of radiation have prompted renewed warnings for residents within 19 miles of the damaged nuclear power plants to stay indoors. manuel gallegus reports on the danger. >> reporter: when it comes to radiation exposure, scientists say there is a simple rule. no amoun
and the life you want to live. >>> the u.s. geological survey has raised the magnitude of friday's quake to 9.0, one of the largest ever recorded. americans caught in the quake are making their way home. dennis mccaskill had been working in japan for two months and had felt smaller quakes before, but knew this one was different. >> this one time, i was laying in bed and it started and i just laid there and thought here we go again. well, it just intensified and intensified until...